Apprentice Operator

**Are you looking for an opportunity to start a long and rewarding career? Then look no further
We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for
**Apprentice Operators **to join our team working across North Devon (Area 6). We have several roles available across the area, in locations such as Barnstaple, Bideford, Bude and Okehampton.

You will join us on a full-time apprenticeship, and in return, you will receive a salary of
**£15,750 a year, rising to £19,000 a year after 12 months' service**, plus an excellent range of benefits, ongoing development and training for your career with us.

**About the role**:
You will be working in our Waste Water Operations team, who operate and maintain our waste water assets. This could range from pumping stations, sections of our sewerage network or large treatment works. In addition to this, you will be a friendly and knowledgeable contact for customers, liaising with them to ensure excellent service delivery.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Undertaking all work with due care and consideration for health and safety
- Performing routine and non-routine tasks in accordance with operational requirements
- Responding to any customer queries in a positive and informative manner
- Ensuring quality is maintained within company standards
- Ensuring all activities are carried out to protect the environment

**What we'd like from you**:

- Ideally, 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4, including Maths & English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good time-management and organizational skills
- An interest in problem-solving
- A full UK driving license - but if you do not have one, we can support you financially in achieving this

**What we can offer you**:

- The opportunity to complete a fully-funded Level 3 Water Process Technician qualification
- Generous holiday allowance
- A discretionary bonus
- Competitive contributory pension
- Access to our Sharesave scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of group discounts through Perkbox
- Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- Ongoing coaching, training and development opportunities

Applications will close on
**Sunday 8 January 2023**.